Georgette O.

About Georgette O.

I design solutions where systems, risk, and innovation intersect. As a Vice President in the financial sector, I guide cross-organizational teams in managing operational risk and governance while delivering products that meet evolving customer needs. My work centers on helping organizations implement change with credibility and discipline—without losing the product capabilities that differentiate them.Through transformation and advisory roles, I supported the enablement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives, contributing to AI delivery process risk assessments, operating model design, and governance frameworks. This work required navigating nascent processes, ambiguous requirements, and tightly interdependent systems, reinforcing a practical, systems-level approach to innovation and change.With over 20 years of experience as a Treasury professional, Six Sigma Black Belt, and strategic consultant, I specialize in process design, performance optimization, and risk management across manufacturing, financial services, and retail environments. I’ve led and advised initiatives spanning treasury, accounts receivable, accounting, trade compliance, product management, and AI—often within highly regulated and evolving operating environments.As a systems thinker, I focus on how decisions, processes, and people connect across organizations. As a solutions designer, I help teams move from insight to execution. And as a strategic storyteller, I translate technical and operational work into clear, executive-level narratives that drive alignment, confidence, and action.I am known for leading through ambiguity, influencing senior decision-making, and building momentum across diverse stakeholder groups. My leadership style balances analytical rigor with clarity, intention, and human-centered design.Beyond my corporate work, I am the founder of FirstGen Collective, a storytelling-driven lifestyle brand rooted in representation, legacy, and lived experience. This work reflects my broader commitment to making complex systems more navigable—and to ensuring that the stories and contributions of first-generation, underrepresented, and HBCU communities are visible, valued, and sustained.I hold a Bachelor of Science and an MBA from Florida A&M University, as well as a Master of Science in Finance from Northeastern University—foundational experiences that continue to shape how I approach leadership, systems, and impact.I help organizations—and people—navigate complexity by designing systems, solutions, and narratives that drive confident decision-making.

Experience

1. Vice President

   Wells Fargo

   Apr 2022 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Advised product and program teams on compliance with change management risk policy requirements. Led cross-organizational teams to strategize and execute risk management for AIML platform and products.

Education

• Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

  BS/MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2006

• Northeastern University

  Master of Science (MS), Finance, General

  2015

• Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA